Hope in a Park and a Painting

Hope in a Park and a Painting

How can you find hope in a park and a painting? I will share that and more here today. But first, I welcome any new readers here today. If you want to read about the purpose of this post and blog, check out this link here. Let’s get to this week’s painting, shall we? Where […]

American Canopy

American Canopy

Let’s face it, this week’s painting represents an American Canopy. What do I mean by that? I will share more here. But first I want to welcome new readers to this blog and share it’s purpose. To learn about that, check out the link here. Let’s get to the ever changing American Canopy, shall we? […]

Serenity in Today’s Landscape

Serenity in Today’s Landscape

Are you in search of serenity in today’s landscape, gentle reader? Whoa, me too. In fact, this week, I thought of serenity and light with practically every single brush stroke. But, before I share more, I want to welcome new readers here. Welcome! To read about the purpose of this post and blog, read this […]

Putting Work in Time Out

Putting Work in Time Out

This week I found myself putting work in time out. Why? I will share more here. But first I want to welcome new readers. Welcome! If you’re interested in learned about the focus and purpose of this post and blog, check out this link here. Creating Space Lately I have been working on several different […]

Rhythm in Art and Music

Rhythm in Art and Music

There is so much rhythm in art and music, don’t you agree? Or maybe you are thinking there’s rhythm in music, but art? Maybe not! I look forward to sharing this week’s painting experience with you. Maybe the connection will be clearer? Stay tuned! But first, I welcome new readers to this blog. And, here’s […]

The Joy and Struggle of Simplification

The Joy and Struggle of Simplification

Why share the joy and struggle of simplification here? So many reasons to share today! Before I continue, I will welcome new readers to this blog and post. If you’re interested in learning more about the purpose of this place, take a look at this link here. Let’s get to the crux, the joy and […]

Without Love

Without Love

Where would you be without love, gentle reader? And, geeze what does this have to do with oil painting? I’ll share more shortly but first here’s a link, describing this blog’s focus, for new readers here. Welcome new readers, too! All About the Road This week we are on the road visiting family in Massachusetts. […]

Both Sides Now

Both Sides Now

Hearing Joni Mitchell sing “Both Sides Now” as an older woman just made me smile and cry at the same time. Why? I’ll share. But first, here’s a link for new readers who might want to know about more about this painterly blog and post. Why Both Sides Now First I love hearing Joni Mitchell […]

Floating on a Dream

Floating on a Dream

Why name this post “Floating on a Dream,” gentle reader? So many reasons! Let me share why. But before I do, if you’re interested in seeing more about the purpose of this post and blog, check out this link for more details. Let’s get to all of this floating on a dream, shall we? Who […]

Musings on Painting and the Palette Knife

Musings on Painting and the Palette Knife

My intent with naming this post about musings on painting and the palette knife is simple. I want to share what I have learned so far about learning to use a new tool. But wait, there’s more! So much more! If you’re new to this blog and want to learn more, check out this link […]